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Humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (HAGL)

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Acute shoulder trauma. X-rays showed no fracture.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Avulsion of the inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL) from its humeral insertion, with retraction of inferior glenohumeral recess giving "J sign".

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